While it is common for a wedding ring to symbolize eternal love and devotion, there are other aspects to wearing a ring. In Eastern cultures, it is believed that energy flows throughout the body, right down to the fingertips, which is important to keep in harmony, and one way to do this is by wearing rings.

Fingers are our energy channels

In traditional Chinese medicine, the body, including the fingers, is believed to have energy channels called meridians that are used in various healing practices. these channels flow with vital energy, or chi, which is essential for maintaining physical and mental health.

There are 12 meridians in the body, each associated with a specific organ or body function. The longest is the heart meridian, which ends in the little finger of the hand. this meridian plays a major role in both heartbeat, emotional health, and maintaining harmonious relationships. On the other hand, the triple heating meridian begins in the ring finger, which does not correspond to a specific organ, but coordinates the activity of the upper, middle and lower parts of the body. It is divided into three parts: the upper one, which controls the heart and lungs; medium, which is responsible for metabolism; the lower one, which is responsible for the reproductive system and the elimination of substances from the body.

Acupuncture and acupressure are used to ensure the correct flow of energy in the body. However, it is believed that the flow of this energy can also be influenced by wearing various precious stones and precious metals in the form of jewelry. So, for example, wearing a wedding ring affects the flow of energy in the triple meridian, which is responsible for the health of the body as a whole. Gold is credited with purifying and balancing properties, but silver protects and grounds.

A wedding ring that increases life energy

In ancient Indian spiritual traditions, Hinduism and Buddhism, the body is believed to contain chakras, or energy centers. The chakras in the body are located vertically one above the other and the fingers are believed to correspond to different chakras. The ring finger corresponds to the solar plexus chakra, which corresponds to self-esteem and self-confidence. this chakra can be balanced and activated by doing mudras or finger gestures and by wearing rings. this chakra is associated with the color yellow, so wearing a yellow ring on this finger increases the energy of this chakra. A yellow gold wedding ring will increase your inner glow, liveliness, personality strength and self-esteem.

Symbol of love and heart

In Vedic philosophy, every part of the physical body is associated with some mental ability or concept, and physical health is closely related to mental health. Each finger also has a special symbolism and meaning. The ring finger is associated with romantic love, emotional connection and relationship commitment, and is believed to be associated with the heart. for this reason, the wedding ring is worn on this finger. The ring finger also represents the element of earth, which is associated with stability, grounding and the material aspects of life.

In Vedic philosophy there is a distinction between the active hand and the passive hand. The active hand is the leading hand, which is the right hand for most people. The active hand is the one that gives energy, it is connected to the outside world and activities. But the passive hand is the one that attracts energy, it reflects our potential. Choosing which hand to wear your wedding ring can also take into account these aspects to balance the giving and receiving of love.

Vein of love

The vein of love is a concept that has been present in various cultures, including Ancient Greece and Rome. The vein of love connects the fourth finger of the left hand to the heart, so in many cultures the wedding ring is worn on this finger. Wearing a ring on this finger was believed to allow feelings of love to flow directly to the heart. However, when studying the human anatomy, it turns out that there is no such vein that exactly distinguishes the ring finger from other fingers. Nevertheless, it has a romantic and symbolic meaning in beliefs about love and its connection to the heart.

Author of the article: Renate Berga